I remember the first time I read Proverbs 21:9 – the “nagging wife Bible verse.” I was shocked and literally laughed out loud! But then it hit me…sometimes I’m her. Sometimes I nag at my husband. Of course, I have the best of intentions. But still. Scripture clearly thinks this …

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We are told to pray without ceasing in the Bible. I get a lot of questions about what that means, however. Lots of people have this idea of sitting in a chair all day, deep in prayer. And that can be one way to pray. But to pray without ceasing …

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My husband and I are in our 32nd year of marriage. It’s been great – and not. We have seasons of joy and seasons of heartache…just as Solomon predicted. Yet, through it all, the Bible is our guide. No matter how long you’ve been married – or even if you’re …

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I find myself assuming the best in others when life is going well. When all the stars are aligned and it seems God’s blessings overflow with sunshine, it’s easy to extend grace to others and assume their motives are pure. But when storms come and I’m met with obstacles at …

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I’m tired. Normally in this time of year I’m energized – the seasons are changing, my work shifts to a new term, the busyness of summer is behind us, and I’m ready for the joy that fall brings. Can you relate? If so, hear this – God saw you getting …

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If someone had told me 30 years ago, “you will need prayers and Bible verses to save your marriage,” I would have thought they were crazy. I was in love and happier than I ever dreamed possible. A few years later, real life settled in. I realized that prayers were …

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I’ve always loved praying for my kids. I also love beginnings, and the start of the new school year is a wonderful beginning. It’s filled with promise and high hopes. While I pray for my kids every day before they get out of the car at school (or before they …

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You may have bored kids this summer. It’s a common problem. My kids get bored, for sure. School is out, so that routine isn’t in play. Chores are important but certainly don’t take all day. Even time with friends is fleeting, in the grand scheme of things. Video games might …

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I love summer getaways. Whether my whole family gets to go, or it’s just me and our youngest (like this year), the time away from our regular routine visiting new places is always fun. Yet I am always faced with the challenge of maintaining our faith and values while we’re …

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Evening prayers can be particularly meaningful for both our faith and our relationships. As we wind down, our thoughts carry us through our day, and we review conversations. This is a great time to pray for our loved ones and bring any concerns before the Lord so we can rest …

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